by Lea Strickland | Jul 29, 2014 | 12-Steps to Start, Business Articles, Business Plans, C.O.R.E. Business System, Entity, Strategy
Previous articles focused on considering a business of your own, defining the elements, planning for the business, and then developing the business plan. Last month’s article ended by asking you to capture some of the questions and answers that you would ask of...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 29, 2014 | 12-Steps to Start, Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Business Plans, C.O.R.E. Business System, Entity, Small Business, Small Business, Start-up
In a previous article, “Planning Your Business,” the introduction included the basic elements to consider when starting your own business. This article delves into differences between “planning your business” and a “business plan.” Business plans presents...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 29, 2014 | 12-Steps to Start, Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Plans, C.O.R.E. Business System, Entity, Small Business, Small Business, Start-up
Three months ago, you were asked to think about the kind of business you wanted. In subsequent articles, you’ve been asked to gather information and understand some of what it takes to get a business started. Now it is time to take that step further and begin to plan...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 29, 2014 | 12-Steps to Start, Business Articles, C.O.R.E. Business System
Are you thinking about [or curious about] starting your own business? Taking the first step is often the hardest, and is arguably the largest step anyone takes in the business world. You, as founder, are ultimately responsible for every aspect – strategic,...
by Lea Strickland | Sep 28, 2009 | 12-Steps to Start, Business Articles, C.O.R.E. Business System
Get Ready – The First Step Is the Biggest! Are you thinking about [or curious about] starting your own business? Taking the first step is often the hardest, and is arguably the largest step anyone takes in the business world. You, as founder, are ultimately...
by Lea Strickland | Sep 14, 2009 | 12-Steps to Start, Business Articles, C.O.R.E. Business System
Financial Projections – (Part 2) In part one on making financial projections, we looked at the impact of timing and inventory purchases and the sale of those items on cash. This time we look at some of the other operational aspects that require cash, fluctuate...